Hundreds of homes in Surrey issued 'do not drink' notice by Thames Water in election setback for Jeremy Hunt - while locals in Devon are still boiling tap water as infections rise to 100 A total of 616 homes in Bramley, south of Guildford, have been issued the notice Have YOU been affected? Email [email protected].
uk By Megan Howe Published: 07:57, 31 May 2024 | Updated: 09:36, 31 May 2024 e-mail 69 shares 78 View comments Hundreds of homes in Surrey have been issued a 'do not drink' notice by Thames Water, as samples collected after a fuel leak revealed high levels of hydrocarbons in the water supply. A total of 616 homes in Bramley, south of Guildford, have been told their water is currently unsafe to drink following the discovery of hydrocarbons — a chemical compound which forms the basis for crude oil, natural gas and coal. It comes as locals in Devon are still boiling tap water following a parasite outbreak in the water supply, with cases of infection now reaching 100.
Households in Bramley have been warned not to drink their tap water or use it for cooking, or brushing their teeth, but they can continue to use the water to shower and wash their hands. Bottled water and letters detailing the risk are currently being delivered to the households affected. The warning threatens to be an election setback for Chancellor Jeremy Hunt , the MP for the constituency.
The Conservative MP yesterday had a call with the UKHSA, DEFRA, Thames Water and Asda who acquired the vil.
